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Drena and I started collecting African-American art I love African-American art! I think it is an essential
in 1990, while residing in New Jersey. Our treasures part of our culture, and I think it is critical that we invest
have grown to over 100 pieces by numerous artists, and in artists’ works across the African Diaspora. Art can
include masks, statues as well as original portraits. bring such joy and beauty into our homes and lives and
can enrich our overall environment.
Carl Brooks
President & CEO of the Executive Leadership Council In terms of my personal collection, each piece
Drena Brooks has touched me in an individual way. They each tell
Washington, DC something about my personal life, culture, loves and
experiences. I have pieces from Brazil, Africa and the
U.S., with a special focus on Philadelphia artists.
October Gallery is beyond an art gallery to me.
October Gallery and the Redcrosses are like family.
There has never been a time that I have asked for help
that they have not gone beyond the call of duty. Art is
joy! Art is love!
Frances Ellen Fattah
Attorney
Philadelphia, PA
The Yellow Umbrella by Charles Bibbs
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Drena and I started collecting African-American art I love African-American art! I think it is an essential
in 1990, while residing in New Jersey. Our treasures part of our culture, and I think it is critical that we invest
have grown to over 100 pieces by numerous artists, and in artists’ works across the African Diaspora. Art can
include masks, statues as well as original portraits. bring such joy and beauty into our homes and lives and
can enrich our overall environment.
Carl Brooks
President & CEO of the Executive Leadership Council In terms of my personal collection, each piece
Drena Brooks has touched me in an individual way. They each tell
Washington, DC something about my personal life, culture, loves and
experiences. I have pieces from Brazil, Africa and the
U.S., with a special focus on Philadelphia artists.
October Gallery is beyond an art gallery to me.
October Gallery and the Redcrosses are like family.
There has never been a time that I have asked for help
that they have not gone beyond the call of duty. Art is
joy! Art is love!
Frances Ellen Fattah
Attorney
Philadelphia, PA
The Yellow Umbrella by Charles Bibbs
403
402 403
